Nottinghamshire Police force joins TyreSafe’s growing network of police partners, strengthening the call for road users to make tyre safety a routine part of every journey.
TyreSafe, the UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of tyre safety, is delighted to welcome Nottinghamshire Police as an official partner, joining a growing network of police forces championing safer tyres and safer roads.
The partnership will support efforts to raise awareness of the vital role tyres play in road safety, encouraging road users to check their tyres regularly and take action when problems are identified.
It comes as road safety remains a significant concern in Nottingham and the surrounding county. Department for Transport road safety data, published through its STATS19 dataset, recorded 780 personal-injury collisions in Nottingham in 2025, involving 900 casualties. Of these collisions, eight were fatal and 164 resulted in serious injuries. The collision total was higher than the 761 recorded in 2024. Source: Department for Transport road safety data, via Crash View.
While collisions can have many contributing factors, tyre condition is an essential element of vehicle safety that every driver can help manage. Tyres are the vehicle’s only point of contact with the road, influencing grip, braking, steering and stability. Incorrect tyre pressures, damaged tyres and insufficient tread can compromise vehicle performance, particularly in wet weather and during emergency manoeuvres.
Nottinghamshire Police serves a diverse area of around 834 square miles, spanning Nottingham’s busy urban centre, major towns, rural communities and extensive road networks. The area is home to approximately 1.16 million residents and includes two major universities, bringing a varied mix of residents, students, commuters and visitors onto local roads. In 2025, more than six billion vehicle miles were travelled across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County combined, underlining the scale of road use across the area.
By working together, TyreSafe and Nottinghamshire Police aim to reinforce the importance of regular tyre checks as part of a wider commitment to responsible driving and reducing road casualties.
Stuart Lovatt, Chair of TyreSafe, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Nottinghamshire Police as an official TyreSafe partner. Police forces play a vital role in keeping our roads safe, and their support helps us reach more drivers with a message that can make a real difference.
“Tyre safety is sometimes overlooked, yet it is fundamental to how a vehicle performs on the road. Drivers may take care to observe speed limits and remain alert to hazards, but they also need to ensure their vehicles are safe and their tyres are in the right condition for the journey.
“By working with Nottinghamshire Police and our wider network of police partners, we want to make tyre checks a simple, everyday habit. Checking air pressure, condition and tread depth can help drivers identify problems before they become more serious and contribute to safer journeys for everyone.”
Chief Inspector James Walker, Operational Support department at Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Road safety is a shared responsibility, and ensuring vehicles are safe and roadworthy is an important part of protecting everyone who uses our roads. Tyres are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road, yet their condition and pressure can easily be overlooked.
“We’re pleased to be partnering with TyreSafe to help raise awareness of the importance of tyre safety and encourage drivers to make regular checks part of their routine. Taking a few moments to check tyre pressure, tread depth and overall condition can help identify potential problems before they put drivers, passengers and other road users at risk.
“By working together, we can help spread this important message and support safer journeys across Nottinghamshire.”
TyreSafe believes that partnerships between road safety organisations and police forces are an important way to build awareness, encourage responsible vehicle maintenance and help prevent avoidable incidents.
The addition of Nottinghamshire Police strengthens this shared commitment, supporting TyreSafe’s work with partners across the country to make tyre safety a priority for every road user.
For further information and practical tyre safety advice, visit www.tyresafe.org.
